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Flight WN2281

Southwest Airlines flight WN2281

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Alerts at this flight's airports

  • Watch Ground Delay Program SAN

    Ground Delay Program at San Diego International Airport (SAN): Average 37 minutes, up to 1 hour and 11 minutes

    Reason: airport volume

    Airport status

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  • Advisory Coastal Flood Statement FLL

    COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING

    Weather

  • Advisory Coastal Flood Advisory CLD, SAN, SNA

    COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO NOON PST TUESDAY

    Weather

Nashville (BNA) to Washington (DCA)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 12% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 55 minutes. It was cancelled 2.4% of the time.

On-time arrivals
87.8%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
2.4%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
55 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
42
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 51%
  • Air traffic control & airport 46%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 3%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

San Diego (SAN) to San Jose (SJC)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 17% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 43 minutes. It was cancelled 0.0% of the time.

On-time arrivals
83.3%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
43 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
42
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 48%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 33%
  • Air traffic control & airport 18%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Dallas (DAL) to Phoenix (PHX)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 50% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 60 minutes. It was cancelled 2.4% of the time.

On-time arrivals
50.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
2.4%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
60 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
41
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 49%
  • Air traffic control & airport 41%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 10%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento (SMF)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 47% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 61 minutes. It was cancelled 0.0% of the time.

On-time arrivals
52.8%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
61 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
36
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 67%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 33%
  • Air traffic control & airport 1%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Tampa (TPA) to Chicago (ORD)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 55% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 83 minutes. It was cancelled 6.1% of the time.

On-time arrivals
45.2%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
6.1%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
83 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
33
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 48%
  • Air traffic control & airport 29%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 20%
  • Extreme weather 3%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Dallas (DAL) to Chicago (ORD)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 26% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 68 minutes. It was cancelled 0.0% of the time.

On-time arrivals
74.2%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
68 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
31
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 81%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 17%
  • Air traffic control & airport 2%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Las Vegas (LAS) to New Orleans (MSY)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 54% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 52 minutes. It was cancelled 3.7% of the time.

On-time arrivals
46.2%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
3.7%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
52 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
27
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 92%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 6%
  • Air traffic control & airport 2%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Phoenix (PHX) to Las Vegas (LAS)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 85% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 43 minutes. It was cancelled 0.0% of the time.

On-time arrivals
15.4%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
43 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
27
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 43%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 26%
  • Air traffic control & airport 22%
  • Extreme weather 9%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

New Orleans (MSY) to Dallas (DAL)

Historically, this flight arrives 15+ minutes late 17% of the time, and when it is late the delay averages 47 minutes. It was cancelled 4.2% of the time.

On-time arrivals
82.6%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
4.2%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
47 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
24
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 72%
  • Air traffic control & airport 22%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 6%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Dallas (DAL)

Only 17 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
41.2%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
56 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
17
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 62%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 29%
  • Air traffic control & airport 9%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Las Vegas (LAS) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

Only 16 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
37.5%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
69 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
16
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 89%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 11%
  • Air traffic control & airport 0%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

San Diego (SAN) to St Louis (STL)

Only 16 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
87.5%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
47 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
16
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 81%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 19%
  • Air traffic control & airport 0%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Orlando (MCO) to Nashville (BNA)

Only 14 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
92.3%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
7.1%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
45 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
14
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Air traffic control & airport 100%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 0%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 0%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

El Paso (ELP) to Dallas (DAL)

Only 13 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
61.5%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
72 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
13
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 43%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 36%
  • Air traffic control & airport 21%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Tucson (TUS) to Denver (DEN)

Only 11 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
90.9%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
90 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
11
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Late-arriving aircraft 88%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 12%
  • Air traffic control & airport 0%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Las Vegas (LAS) to Tucson (TUS)

Only 8 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
87.5%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
88 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
8
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 100%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 0%
  • Air traffic control & airport 0%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

Denver (DEN) to Columbus (CMH)

Only 3 flights on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
100.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
—
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
3
Scheduled flights in the period

Chicago (MDW) to Philadelphia (PHL)

Only 1 flight on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
100.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
—
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
1
Scheduled flights in the period

Phoenix (PHX) to Spokane (GEG)

Only 1 flight on record, which is too few for reliable odds.

On-time arrivals
0.0%
Less than 15 minutes late
Cancelled
0.0%
Of scheduled flights
Average delay when late
28 min
Flights arriving 15+ minutes late
Flights tracked
1
Scheduled flights in the period

What caused the delays

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning) 75%
  • Air traffic control & airport 25%
  • Late-arriving aircraft 0%
  • Extreme weather 0%
  • Security 0%

Share of delay minutes airlines attributed to each cause (BTS).

On-time arrivals by month
Sep 2025 Aug 2026
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MonthOn timeFlights
September 2025 69.8% 43
October 2025 100.0% 1
November 2025 46.6% 60
December 2025 68.6% 51
January 2026 81.8% 35
February 2026 86.7% 45
March 2026 56.2% 33
April 2026 79.3% 30
May 2026 80.6% 31
June 2026 40.0% 27
July 2026 31.0% 29
August 2026 33.3% 18

Source: U.S. DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time data, September 2025 – August 2026. Covers flights operated by reporting U.S. carriers. About our data

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